Since 2003, we’ve been helping shippers of all sizes and across many industries select, implement and squeeze as much value as possible out of their logistics systems. We speak your language — not consultant-speak — and would love to discuss your logistics challenges with you.
Our leadership team has over 70 years of logistics and TMS implementation experience; we’re former TMS software product managers who have patents in multiple pieces of transportation technology. Because we operate in a niche — we’re not all things to all people — we only hire team members who have a very specialized skill set: logistics operations experience + transportation technology + communication and problem-solving skills + a bunch of other stuff.
As a firm, we’ve delivered over 50 implementations, ranging from full TMS programs to freight audit and payment, fleet routing and dispatch, visibility, and custom builds. How do we know our experience serves us well? Most of our new clients become repeat clients — averaging four projects with us.
Learn more at jbf-consulting.com, and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Letter from a Dead Man (Alive Again)
Have you had thoughts of hurting or killing yourself? I was asked that question several times this past year, whenever I visited my doctor or therapist. My answer was always the same: No. But to be honest, for the first
Blue Yonder Cyberattack: How Prepared Are You If Your TMS or WMS Goes Down?
When a cyberattack takes down your TMS, WMS, or other supply chain software (it’s a question of when, not if), will you be ready to respond as effectively as possible or will everyone on your team look at each other
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 22, 2024)
A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million yesterday at a Sotheby’s auction. The man who bought it plans to eat the banana. Now, if this had been a chewed wad of gum stuck to the bottom of
Transportation Management Perspectives: Shippers vs. LSPs
Insights into the North American supply chain from Descartes’ 2024 Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey The role of transportation management has become more critical than ever as companies strive to balance efficiency, cost, and customer satisfaction. To explore industry perspectives
JBF Consulting Guest Commentaries
Mastering TMS Integration: 5 Tactics to Reduce Costs and Enhance Efficiency
Almost exactly 1 year ago, I wrote an article for Talking Logistics regarding my top tactics for estimating TMS implementation duration and budget. Readers seemingly
Skeptics Guide to AI in Logistics Technology
Transport and logistics folks are a dubious bunch. Our skepticism may be an innate trait that self-selected us into our chosen profession, or perhaps it
Editor’s Pick: Is Your Transportation Management System Adequate or Extraordinary?
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on
Beyond Go-Live: Navigating the Post-Implementation Journey
On the surface, parenting and implementing logistics technology are two very different tasks, ones that have no overlap. I have been implementing logistics technology for
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Letter from a Dead Man (Alive Again)
Have you had thoughts of hurting or killing yourself? I
Blue Yonder Cyberattack: How Prepared Are You If Your TMS or WMS Goes Down?
When a cyberattack takes down your TMS, WMS, or other
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 22, 2024)
A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million
Transportation Management Perspectives: Shippers vs. LSPs
Insights into the North American supply chain from Descartes’ 2024
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